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As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?\nWatch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'\nEach and every role throughout our organisation makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.\nWe believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centres driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimising energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.\nAbout the Role\nAs our Project Manager Assistant, you’ll be the driving force behind smooth project delivery. Working closely with experienced Project Managers you’ll coordinate tasks, track progress, communicate with stakeholders, and keep everything running like a well-oiled machine. This role is perfect for someone who loves problem-solving, multitasking, and making sure no detail is missed. You’ll quickly become an indispensable part of our team and you’ll have fantastic opportunities to grow your project management career. You will have the opportunity to support a team of engineers across a number of projects, locations and ventures. You’ll be part of a dynamic, agile, forward-thinking team of individuals that are looking significantly to grow the business and the division’s portfolio and reach\nAbout You\nWe are seeking Project Manager Assistant with excellent organisation and management skills who has experience in construction and / or engineering arena and can show their capabilities in what they have delivered. Someone that can demonstrate drive and the ability to motivate others, someone who is adaptable to change and keen to add value in this key sector for us. You should be able to clearly demonstrate their ability to deal with our customers be it through project leadership or business development, client facing skill are a key consideration.\nResponsibilities\nSupport the Area Business Group Manager and leadership team in the effective operation and strategic development of the business.\nPromote and champion the implementation of HDR project management, commercial, quality and risk management processes.\nContribute to business planning activities including workload forecasting, resource planning and operational improvement initiatives.\nSupport the development, mentoring and performance management of Project Managers and project delivery staff.\nParticipate in recruitment, talent development, succession planning and retention activities as required.\nEncourage technical excellence, innovation and adoption of best practice across all project teams.\nProvide support and guidance in project reviews, project recovery plans and resolution of complex delivery challenges.\nContribute to bid reviews, project pursuits and mobilisation activities for major opportunities.\nPromote collaboration across business groups, disciplines and geographic regions to maximise value for clients and the business.\nSupport the continuous development of project management standards, procedures, templates and lessons learned programmes.\nUndertake project audits, governance reviews and quality assurance activities as required.\nEnsure compliance with HDR Quality Management Systems, environmental management procedures and all applicable company policies.\nChampion a culture of safety, integrity, accountability and continuous improvement.\nRepresent HDR professionally within industry forums, client organisations and professional institutions.\nPerform other duties as required to support the successful operation and growth of the business.\n\nRequirements\nDegree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.\nMinimum 3 years relevant industry experience\nPrior experience working within a design consultancy and project team environment.\nDemonstrable understanding of engineering design and coordination processes.\nWorking towards professional registration (IEng, CEng, APM PMQ or equivalent) desirable.\nInterest in developing a long-term career in project management and project delivery.\nCommitment to continuous professional development and active participation in HDR's employee-owned culture\nProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.\nFamiliarity with project planning tools such as MS Project desirable.\nExperience working with engineering design and document management systems desirable.\nAbility to analyse and present project information effectively\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.\nComfortable dealing with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.\nGood meeting management and reporting skills.\nPositive and professional approach to teamwork\nGood understanding of engineering design and project delivery processes.\nStrong organisational and time-management skills.\nAbility to coordinate multiple tasks and competing priorities.\nUnderstanding of project lifecycle principles and delivery methodologies.\nInterest in developing a career within project management\nWhat We Believe\nHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.\nOur Commitment\nAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.\nOur eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. 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